Cassie is a mixed martial artist with over five years of study. Training primarily in South Korea, she has black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Muay Thai kickboxing. A proud Canadian from Roberts Arm, Newfoundland, she files for The Crossfire having recently returned from South Korea. She also blogs for Postmedia Networks’ Womens Fight Club website.. Image courtesy Steve Bartlett

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – APRIL 05: (L-R) Opponents Akira Corassani and Robbie Peralta face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Wiseman: There is no doubting the determination of Corassani which was shown during his time on The Ultimate Fighter, but Peralta is a finisher with incredible power. Not only does Peralta have the experience advantage, but he also has the tools needed to finish this fight. Corassani likes to stand, but Peralta isn’t the fighter that he should stand with as he doesn’t have the power nor superior technique to win.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – APRIL 05: (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Pablo Garza face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Wiseman: Brando has the experience advantage and basically everywhere else as well. Garza is known for his ground game, but Brando has shown in his time on The Ultimate Fighter that he is very versatile, powerful and able to transition on the mat.

Wiseman: Pickett has the speed, power and technical advantage needed to put an end this match. Easton has speed and has a strong standup and ground game, but Pickett is a finisher who will give Easton a challenge anywhere the fight goes.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – APRIL 05: (L-R) Opponents Matt Mitrione and Phil De Fries face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Wiseman: Everyone knows that Mitrione is going to want to stand and go for a knockout. While his cardio hasn’t always been an issue, there have been moments when his opponents have been able to tire him out. De Fries with a strong ground game will want things to the mat to avoid the power of Mitrione and go for the submission.

Wiseman: The clear experience advantage goes to Pearson, as does the advantage in the standup. However, Couture has a ground game that should never been taken lightly. Couture is going to want to take this fight to the mat when he can clamp on a submission. Pearson’s best advantage is in his aggressive standup. With all that said, Pearson will be able to defend ground attempts and put on a standup kickboxing show.

Wiseman: There are a few things to consider when thinking about this fight. First, Latifi took this fight on short notice and had to drop 26 pounds in 3 days. This could put to question how well his cardio will be against a fighter who completed a full training camp. Second, Mousasi prepared for a striker with long limbs, but now will fight a short, solid wrestler. With both things into consideration, Latifi needs to get things to the ground and try to use Mousasi’s ground game weakness to pound out an early win or grind out a win. If Mousasi could keep things from the mat would have an easy win. Even if things go to the mat the fact that he completed a full training camp should give him the cardio edge. Another thing to consider is that regardless of Mousasi’s takedown defence, he prepared for a fighter who likes to stay out of the pocket and use his reach to do damage. Mousasi, therefore, may have been training how to do damage in a like manner. If he could keep his distance, he should be able to wear down a dehydrated Latifi for the win.